Unsplash Extended MCP Server for AutoGenGive AutoGen instant access to 28 tools to Add Photo To Collection, Create Collection, Delete Collection, and more
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add Unsplash Extended as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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The Unsplash Extended MCP Server for AutoGen is a standout in the Design Creative category — giving your AI agent 28 tools to work with, ready to go from day one.
Vinkius delivers Streamable HTTP and SSE to any MCP client
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="unsplash_extended_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with Unsplash Extended. "
"28 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
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About Unsplash Extended MCP Server
Connect your Unsplash developer account to any AI agent and integrate the world's most popular open image library into your creative workflows.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use Unsplash Extended tools. Connect 28 tools through Vinkius and assign role-based access. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Photo Discovery — Search for specific imagery, list editorial feeds, or fetch random photos filtered by orientation, topics, or collections.
- Collection Management — Create, update, and organize photo collections. Add or remove images to curate your visual assets.
- User Insights — Retrieve public profiles, list user-specific uploads, and analyze engagement through detailed statistics.
- Engagement — Like or unlike photos and track downloads to comply with Unsplash API guidelines.
- Topic Exploration — Browse curated topics and fetch high-quality photos categorized by the Unsplash editorial team.
The Unsplash Extended MCP Server exposes 28 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen in under two minutes — credentials fully managed, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
All 28 Unsplash Extended tools available for AutoGen
When AutoGen connects to Unsplash Extended through Vinkius, your AI agent gets direct access to every tool listed below — spanning stock-photography, image-search, visual-assets, and more. Every call runs in a secure, isolated environment with full audit visibility. Beyond a simple connection, you get real-time monitoring of agent activity, enterprise governance, and optimized token usage.
Add photo to collection on Unsplash Extended
Add a photo to a collection (requires user auth)
Create collection on Unsplash Extended
Create a new collection (requires user auth)
Delete collection on Unsplash Extended
Delete a collection (requires user auth)
Get collection on Unsplash Extended
Get a single collection by ID
Get collection photos on Unsplash Extended
Get photos in a specific collection
Get me on Unsplash Extended
Get the authenticated user profile
Get photo on Unsplash Extended
Get a single photo by ID
Get photo statistics on Unsplash Extended
Get statistics for a specific photo
Get random photo on Unsplash Extended
Get one or more random photos
Get related collections on Unsplash Extended
List related collections for a given collection ID
Get topic on Unsplash Extended
Get a single topic by ID or slug
Get topic photos on Unsplash Extended
Get photos for a specific topic
Get user on Unsplash Extended
Get a user public profile
Get user statistics on Unsplash Extended
Get user download and view statistics
Like photo on Unsplash Extended
Like a photo on behalf of the authenticated user
List collections on Unsplash Extended
List all public collections
List photos on Unsplash Extended
List photos from the editorial feed
List topics on Unsplash Extended
List all topics
List user collections on Unsplash Extended
List collections created by a user
List user photos on Unsplash Extended
List photos uploaded by a user
Remove photo from collection on Unsplash Extended
Remove a photo from a collection (requires user auth)
Search collections on Unsplash Extended
Search collections by keyword
Search photos on Unsplash Extended
Search photos by keyword
Search users on Unsplash Extended
Search users by keyword
Track photo download on Unsplash Extended
Track a photo download (Required for attribution)
Unlike photo on Unsplash Extended
Remove a like from a photo on behalf of the authenticated user
Update collection on Unsplash Extended
Update an existing collection (requires user auth)
Update me on Unsplash Extended
Update the authenticated user profile
Connect Unsplash Extended to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to wire Unsplash Extended into AutoGen. The entire setup takes under two minutes — your credentials stay safe behind Vinkius.
Install AutoGen
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Replace the token
[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius tokenIntegrate into workflow
Explore tools
Why Use AutoGen with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with Unsplash Extended through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use Unsplash Extended tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign Unsplash Extended tool access to specific agents. a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive Unsplash Extended tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes Unsplash Extended tool responses in an isolated environment
Unsplash Extended + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the Unsplash Extended MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries Unsplash Extended while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from Unsplash Extended, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using Unsplash Extended data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process Unsplash Extended responses in a sandboxed execution environment
Example Prompts for Unsplash Extended in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with Unsplash Extended immediately.
"Search for 3 high-resolution photos of 'minimalist workspace' in landscape orientation."
"Get a random photo from the 'Architecture' topic."
"Show me the statistics for the user 'unsplash_photographer'."
Troubleshooting Unsplash Extended MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting Unsplash Extended to AutoGen through Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"Unsplash Extended + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating Unsplash Extended MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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